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It takes an average of 4h 35m to travel from Portsmouth to Margate by train, over a distance of around 114 miles (183 km). There are normally 70 trains per day travelling from Portsmouth to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £87.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:28 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Margate | |
| Journey time | From 3h 41m | |
| Distance | 114 miles (183 km) | |
| Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £87.80 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Portsmouth to Margate in 3 hours 41 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Portsmouth to Margate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 35 minutes to travel the 114 miles (183 km) from Portsmouth to Margate by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 70 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to Margate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Portsmouth to Margate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £87.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Margate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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